Space Communication Research Articles

From the Closet to the Center

The Amy Morris Homans Cotillion and Pre-Cotillion created unique and liberatory spaces for many lesbian and allied women attending the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) convention between 1982 and 2014. In this article, we draw on feminist and queer theories to consider the multiple meanings embedded in Cotillion goers’ lived experiences. Memories of planning and participating in these events linger for attendees decades later. The impact of attending ranged from lighthearted appreciation to profound gratitude. The Cotillion events disrupted the oppressive status quo at the AAHPERD convention and within kinesiology in favor of community building, joy, and the celebration of lesbian identities. We explore the disruption of heteropatriarchal norms and the creation of alternative community spaces to learn better from the past and to help create liberatory futures for practitioners and scholars in kinesiology.

Recommendations for Increasing Accessibility & Inclusivity of Community Spaces for Autistic LGBT+ Adults Utilizing a Community-Centered Approach

Abstract Date Presented 03/22/24 A survey of recommendations to support participation for LGBT+ autistic adults indicates the need to hire and promote LGBT+ autistic people, create sensory-friendly spaces, streamline accommodations, and require training for mental health providers. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Schmidt Additional Authors and Speakers: Jess Marie Cecília Bauza De Garcia

Research on Renewal and Construction Strategies for Community Spaces Based on the Analysis of Children’s Outdoor Activity Characteristics

Research on Renewal and Construction Strategies for Community Spaces Based on the Analysis of Children’s Outdoor Activity Characteristics

Evaluation of Aging-Friendly Public Spaces in Old Urban Communities Based on IPA Method—A Case Study of Shouyi Community in Wuhan

In recent years, the aging population in Chinese cities has become increasingly severe. In 2021, the proportion of people aged 65 and above in Wuchang District, Wuhan reached 24.38%, indicating a deeply aging society. Consequently, the importance of studying aging-friendly public spaces in communities is becoming more prominent. This research was conducted based on survey data of outdoor spaces in Shouyi Community, Shouyi Road. Factor analysis and IPA were used to assess the satisfaction and importance of elderly residents’ satisfaction. The primary renovation factors identified include route organization, site height difference protection, barrier-free design, plant color matching, plant configuration, and landscape features, followed by spatial continuity, lighting, microclimate, and rest facilities layout. These analyses effectively identified public factors and prioritize the aging-friendly renovation of public spaces in old communities. In the renovation of old communities in Wuhan, safety is the primary renovation factor for aging-friendly communities. Improving site height difference protection and barrier-free facilities significantly enhances residents’ satisfaction. The aesthetic improvement of outdoor spaces is the second renovation factor, indicating that the elderly increasingly value the aesthetic aspect of spaces. Although accessibility of community public spaces is the third renovation factor, route organization at the criterion level has the highest priority. Road traffic and parking difficulties are also key factors in the renovation of old communities.

DIVAS for Social Justice: Building Resilience in Youth Through STEAM

DIVAS (Digital Interactive Visual Arts Sciences) for Social Justice is a STEAM-based grassroots organization that has created positive youth-led multimedia projects for the past 17 years in communities of color. The organization uses digital media and emerging technologies in the development of youth voices to tell the stories of their communities. We demonstrate how youth creating multimedia content around issues facing a community can be a vehicle for leadership development and resilience. We explore three programs: Gentrification Through the Eyes of Youth: A multimedia exhibition led by youth, ages 7-14, to address solutions to gentrification in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Laurelton.nyc: The launch of the neighborhood website to share positive stories of Southeast Queens and increase digital literacy. Forward, A Social Justice Makerspace for All: A makerspace focused on participatory action to design a community space that can lead to economic opportunities for the greater community.

Optical payload design for downlink quantum key distribution and keyless communication using CubeSats

Quantum key distribution is costly and, at the moment, offers low performance in space applications. Other more recent protocols could offer a potential practical solution to this problem. In this work, a preliminary optical payload design using commercial off-the-shelf elements for a quantum communication downlink in a 3U CubeSat is proposed. It is shown that this quantum state emitter allows the establishment of two types of quantum communication between the satellite and the ground station: quantum key distribution and quantum keyless private communication. Numerical simulations are provided that show the feasibility of the scheme for both protocols as well as their performance. For the simplified BB84, a maximum secret key rate of about 80 kHz and minimum QBER of slightly more than 0.07% is found, at the zenith, while for quantum private keyless communication, a 700 MHz private rate is achieved. This design serves as a platform for the implementation of novel quantum communication protocols that can improve the performance of quantum communications in space.

ARM4CH: A Methodology for Autonomous Reality Modelling for Cultural Heritage.

Nowadays, the use of advanced sensors, such as terrestrial, mobile 3D scanners and photogrammetric imaging, has become the prevalent practice for 3D Reality Modeling (RM) and the digitization of large-scale monuments of Cultural Heritage (CH). In practice, this process is heavily related to the expertise of the surveying team handling the laborious planning and time-consuming execution of the 3D scanning process tailored to each site's specific requirements and constraints. To minimize human intervention, this paper proposes a novel methodology for autonomous 3D Reality Modeling of CH monuments by employing autonomous robotic agents equipped with the appropriate sensors. These autonomous robotic agents are able to carry out the 3D RM process in a systematic, repeatable, and accurate approach. The outcomes of this automated process may also find applications in digital twin platforms, facilitating secure monitoring and the management of cultural heritage sites and spaces, in both indoor and outdoor environments. The main purpose of this paper is the initial release of an Industry 4.0-based methodology for reality modeling and the survey of cultural spaces in the scientific community, which will be evaluated in real-life scenarios in future research.

<i>m</i>-aperiodic words on three-letter alphabet

The work is devoted to the study of sets of aperiodic words over a finite alphabet. The set of aperiodic words can be considered as a dictionary of some finite formal language. The existence of infinite words in two-letter or three-letter alphabets that do not contain subwords that are third powers or, respectively, squares of other words was first discovered more than a hundred years ago. S.I. Adyan in 2010 constructed an example of an infinite sequence of irreducible words, each of which is the beginning of the next and does not contain word squares in a two-letter alphabet. S.E. Arshon established the existence of an n-digit asymmetric repetition-free sequence for an alphabet of at least three letters. In the monograph by S.I. Ad- yan proved that in an alphabet of two symbols there exist infinite 3-aperiodic sequences. In the works of other authors, generalizations of aperiodicity were considered, when not only the powers of some subwords were excluded. In the monograph by A.Yu. Olshansky proved the infinity of the set of 6-aperiodic words in a two-letter alphabet and obtained an estimate for the number of such words of any given length. The au- thor previously considered the case of a three-letter alphabet only in the case of 6-aperiodic words. In this article, we prove the infinity of the set of m-aperiodic words in the three-letter alphabet at m≥4and obtain an estimate for the set of such words. The results can be applied when encoding information in space communications.

Criminal Law Regulation and Conviction Standards of Cyber Violence: Taking the Crime of Cyber Insult and Defamation as an Example

With the advent of the Internet era, interpersonal communication in real space has gradually spread to cyberspace. Whether the legal regulation of real space should follow and restrict the behavior norms of virtual space has become an important issue discussed by the academic community. Although civil law and other laws have certain regulations on the cyberspace, it is not enough to rely solely on general laws such as civil law to limit the escalating problem of online violence in cyberspace. Therefore, discussing the intervention of criminal law has become of utmost importance. Due to the ease of making comments in virtual spaces, as well as the large number of people and a mix of good and bad, the phenomenon of insult, defamation, and wanton abuse is the most widespread. Therefore, online insult and defamation has become a typical manifestation of online violence. The provisions of China's criminal law on the crime of online insult and defamation are still relatively broad and lack specificity, which brings certain difficulties to judicial practice when facing serious consequences of online insult and defamation. By exploring the criminal law regulations and conviction standards for online violence, using case analysis and comparative research methods, the criminal law rules for online insult and defamation can be further refined, effectively punishing and timely preventing online insult and defamation, purifying the online environment, safeguarding the rights and interests of netizens, and promoting the further development of criminal law in virtual space.

Rural Environmental Governance: A Communal Irrigation System in Greece through the Social–Ecological System Framework

This article delves into the enduring self-governing nature of a traditional irrigation system in a rural community in Greece through the lens of the social–ecological system (SES) framework. The aim is to analyze the variables and interactions that have sustained this community-based governance structure over a century. This study underscores the critical role of social capital, where social networks and effective communication facilitate self-governance in the management of this common pool resource. The findings reveal how actors coordinate social and physical capital when performing daily activities, enabling them to collectively solve common dilemmas. By examining the institutional arrangements and operational dynamics of the irrigation system, the study illuminates the community-led social processes that drive its sustainability. This analysis enhances the understanding of the importance of integrating social and physical capital in governance through collective action to achieve resilience. This study provides insights into alternative pathways for building resilience and discusses an irrigation system as a communal autonomous space that prioritizes social equity, democratic decision-making, and social–ecological contacts.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A THEORETICAL COMMUNICATIVE MODEL TO OVERCOME A CRISIS IN COMPARISON WITH THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF BUILDING A COMMUNICATIVE FIELD DURING A CRISIS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE

The relevance of effective communication during crisis situations cannot be overestimated, as it determines society’s ability to respond to challenges and maintain stability. The importance of communication and communication technologies from a sociological point of view lies in their influence on social cohesion, mobilization of resources and maintenance of social order.The article considers the correspondence of the components of the model of communication strategies in crisis situations in practice, in particular during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic and during the war in Ukraine, with the theoretical structural components of communication models. Theoretical models of crisis communication, such as SCCT (Situational Crisis Communication Theory), identify key principles that ensure effective communication: transparency, timeliness, credibility, consistency and empathy.This study analyzes how these theoretical principles are applied in practice in the conditions of war in Ukraine. Special attention is paid to communication strategies used by the Ukrainian government. Addressing the nation, informing the public through social media and international support campaigns are seen as key elements of successful communication.The analysis of cases made it possible to determine the correspondence of theoretical models to practical actions, confirmed the universality of the SCCT model, and also made it possible to formulate recommendations for further research on related topics. The results of the study confirm the importance of including each of the aspects for a successful exit from the crisis, as well as maintaining a stable situation in the communicative space of society during the crisis. Thus, the study emphasizes that effective communication not only contributes to the prompt resolution of crisis situations, but also ensures social cohesion and support of the nation’s morale in the face of challenges.

Typologies of informal adaptations of communal spaces:a comparative study between different socio-economic spatial settings in Amman

ABSTRACT This research reflects on various typologies of informal adaptations to communal spaces. Amman City has faced several humanitarian and economic crises that have played a significant role in its urban expansion. New patterns of communal space utilization have emerged, enabling the local community to develop and define its informal spaces and practices. To define these emerging typologies, the study uses comparative analysis in different socio-economic settings and mainly qualitative approaches. The study concludes with some reflections on how to learn from such practices and contribute to future resilient urban plans for the city and similar contexts.

Evidence-based meets community-centred: A new approach to creating informal learning opportunities for children.

Informal learning spaces present ripe opportunities to supplement formal learning experiences. In this paper, we offer a new approach to creating enriching learning activities for public spaces that reflects evidence-based practices rooted in developmental psychology and uses community-centring practices from participatory research approaches. We first argue that extant theory and research supports the use of guided play pedagogy to foster learning. Second, we argue that effective translation of research to practice should incorporate community voices at every stage of the design, implementation and evaluation process. We describe a new initiative called Playful Learning Landscapes that reflects tenets of core developmental theory including constructivism and social learning theories as well as guided play pedagogy. Playful Learning Landscapes also extends the scope and scale of these evidence-backed theories by collaborating with communities to design activities for local community spaces. Taken together, we offer a way of upholding core developmental theory with equitable, culturally inclusive research and intervention practices. Transforming community spaces into hubs for children's learning promises wide-reaching implications for equitable access, school readiness and early childhood education.

Designing movement space for elderly and disabled people in the construction law in selected countries.

Building law regulations determine designing the built environment recognising the needs of users of different ages and psychophysical abilities. Seniors and their spatial needs are covered there to a limited extent. The benchmark for design are wheelchair users. Their spatial requirements are greater in relation to independent walkers, including most older people. This makes it difficult to adapt the whole built environment to the needs of people with less mobility dysfunction. This can be considered in terms of spatial design and investment costs. The paper analyses the building regulations of 3 countries in terms of legal conditions to shape the architectural movement space of older people and disabled people. Analytical and comparative methods are used. Such research is becoming relevant and necessary. The analyses are conducted in the context of ageing populations. They are justified by statistical data on the age groups of Polish society. This is followed by design analyses of the legal requirements in the wheelchair movement space and proposals for alternatives, e.g., people walking with canes (case study). Their aim is to indicate methods to limit excessive communication spaces in buildings while maintaining functional values for all users. Research may show the possibility of greater diversification of regulations and alternatives to current laws. They are dedicated to participants in investment processes to shape accessible buildings. They can also be used in legislative work on amendments to the construction law. Changes in building regulations and a detailed approach to the mobility needs of older and disabled people (walking independently) are proposed. These decisions can provide benefits (spatial and economic savings). They fall into the "design for all" trend and sustainability of the built environment. These demands are based on no longer valid normative regulations. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2024;75(3):189-197.

Mission and Vision of Foodsharing Cafés in Germany

In developed countries, large amounts of edible food are wasted at the household level, with significant negative environmental impacts. Therefore, reducing food waste is included in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In different countries, several food-sharing initiatives have emerged to recover and redistribute surplus food. Recently, a Café concept was established offering such “rescued” food free of charge in publicly accessible locations, often complemented by beverages. Based on web research and semi-structured interviews, the current study analyzed the mission, vision, and activities of these Cafés and the main motivations of volunteers and employees. In addition to other food-sharing initiatives’ goals of raising public awareness about food waste, increasing the appreciation of food, and sharing surpluses, they seek to contribute to increased sustainability by educating citizens and sharing knowledge and skills to reduce household food waste. The Cafés also seek to offer inclusive community spaces and promote the values of solidarity and sustainability. Interviewees’ motivations match the Cafés’ missions, and many seek to achieve broader system change. Furthermore, they value the feeling of community and shared purpose through their engagement. The Cafés’ focus on education and skill building is likely to better serve the goal of reducing food waste than prior initiatives.

Teacher inquiry and learning stories: a site for pedagogical change

ABSTRACT This article draws on the research findings of a case study at Greerton Early Learning Centre in Aotearoa, New Zealand, utilising data from the teachers’ research inquiries into their professional practice. Teachers’ inquiries included Learning Stories – a research-based sociocultural narrative assessment approach – written for children and families. Teachers, as part of usual practice, to deepen collegial understanding of their local curriculum (the learning and teaching culture), shared Learning Stories. The research findings indicated that the dialogical process involved in sharing Learning Stories strengthened teachers’ pedagogical practice. Constructing case study data using teacher inquiries was useful because it allowed for a zooming-in approach to understanding children’s learning identities by way of the Learning Story narrative assessments [Carr 2001. Assessment in Early Childhood Settings: Learning Stories. Sage] that captured learners’ lived experiences over time, across cultures, and community spaces. A zooming-out focus then enabled wider comments about the effectiveness of strengthening children’s learning identities and stretching teachers’ pedagogical practice through analysing Learning Stories that tracked the continuity and progress of both learning and teaching. All participants provided informed consent, including choosing to forgo anonymity.

Community assets in the context of COVID-19: Changes in valuation and contributions to place attachment and subjective wellbeing

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted patterns of daily life and use of community spaces. This study was completed in a municipality in the Greater Niagara Region, Ontario, to explore people-place relationships after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A greater proportion of individuals perceived the way in which they value community assets had changed since the onset of the pandemic. This was supported by pre- and post-pandemic data, which found that indoor community assets were valued less in 2021 than they were in 2019, whereas outdoor community assets were valued comparably. Two categories of community assets were found to contribute most to both place attachment and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Waterfront/beaches and recreational trails/pathways. These findings emphasize the integral role of outdoor community assets in community member’s place attachment and subjective wellbeing, which could guide future investment and community development in the municipality.

Cunningham’s Law and its actualization in the space of modern social communications

This article analyzes an unusual and rather curious rule of applied socio–communicative interaction, called «Cunningham’s law». Its essence is to establish the effectiveness of deliberately «stuffing» into offline or online interactive discourse obviously incorrect or controversial information in order to provoke the interlocutor to correct this error and actively engage in dialogue. The primary goal of this publication is to identify the causality and describe the mechanism of action of this law, as well as to determine the optimal areas for its constructive practical application in the space of modern social communications. The issue of socio–psychological and moral–ethical restrictions on the actualization of Cunningham’s law is considered in a special way due to the presence of a pronounced manipulative component in it. In general, the undertaken research is intended to contribute to overcoming the relative lack of knowledge of this communicative phenomenon and to promote the facilitation of everyday, socialite, educational and professional communication between people in various social situations.

Transformation of the Сharacter of the Аctivities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the Сonditions of the Legal Regime of the Martial Law

The article analyzes the process and results of the transformation of the nature of the activity of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the conditions of the legal regime of martial law caused by large-scale Russian aggression against the Ukrainian state. The study of the political discourse of changes in the organization of the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the conditions of Russian aggression proved that this problem was actively discussed by parliamentary factions in the context of implementing the possibility of normative and legal consolidation of holding plenary sessions in remote mode and, accordingly, online voting of people's deputies of Ukraine. Against the background of the lack of international experience of using such an organizational form of activity of the national parliament as remote plenary sessions, Ukraine may be the first country in which the legislative body of power will introduce this innovation. The study of renewal of the activity format of the Parliament of Ukraine in the context of the problem of compliance with the standards of law-making activity indicates that it took place by means of the turbo regime, which: marked by a significant increase in the number of adopted Laws of Ukraine; is characterized by a reduction in the time of processing and passage of draft laws according to the procedure for their review provided for by the Regulation; caused a decrease in the number of registered draft laws, led to an increase in the number of violations of the law-making procedure. Analysis of the dynamics of the forms of information and communication activities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the conditions of the legal regime of martial law indicates the need to disseminate information about the content of the legislative activities of the Ukrainian parliament only in the communication space of interested target audiences. The conducted analysis proved that the Ukrainian parliament is characterized by a high level of institutional stability and political capacity.

Immigrant Children and Families: Committing to Cultural Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings

In this paper we discuss the value of multiculturalism in early childhood settings, barriers to cultural inclusion, and the importance of partnering with families of young children to enrich school learning and engagement. Examples from our work will provide illustrations of research-practice partnerships using asset-based, culturally grounded approaches and principles of co-construction to create school and community spaces of learning that honor the lived experiences and cultural heritages of children from immigrant families.